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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Duchesne County
A man is facing charges again for DUI after being arrested in Duchesne County on May 22nd. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Terrance Anthony Roufs was the sole occupant in a white Ford SUV. He was asked to exit the vehicle but had difficulty maintaining...
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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Duchesne County
A man is facing charges again for DUI after being arrested in Duchesne County on May 22nd. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Terrance Anthony Roufs was the sole occupant in a white Ford SUV. He was asked to exit the vehicle but had difficulty maintaining...
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Outlaw Trail Theater ‘Prince Of Egypt’ Opening This Month
The community caught a glimpse of the talented cast of this year’s Outlaw Trail Theater production during the 4th of July parade in Vernal, sparking excitement for the ‘Prince of Egypt’ opening this month. Putting together a production of Broadway under the stars is...
Duchesne Fire Department Offers Lightning Safety Message
The Duchesne Fire Department is urging the public to make safety a top priority. This week, Duchesne Fire provided information on lightning safety and what to watch for. “No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!” shares the message. “If you hear...
Obituaries
Myrna Morton
Graveside services for Myrna Mortan, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery (2350 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108). There will be a viewing for family and friends on Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00...
Jerry R Luck
Funeral services for Jerry R Luck, age 81 of Vernal, will be conducted Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11 am at the Glines Chapel (150 South Aggie Blvd) viewings will be Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Wednesday at the Church 9:45-10:45 am Burial will...
Alice Kay (Bergfeld) Booth
Funeral service for Alice 'Ali' Kay Booth will be held Saturday, June 21st at 10:00am, with a visitation from 8:45am ~ 9:45am all at the Maeser 5th Ward LDS Chapel, 2745 West 1000 North . Interment in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Services under the direction of the...
Ned L. Gardner
Funeral services for Ned L. Gardner, age 94 of Vernal, the husband of the late Marie Emma Gardner, will be held Saturday, June 21 at 2:00pm, with a visitation for family and friends from 12:00pm ~ 1:45pm all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in the...
Judy Frandsen
Funeral services for Judy Frandsen, age 83, of Talmage will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Moon Lake/Lake Fork Chapel. A viewing will be held that morning at the church from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Mountain Home/Boneta Cemetery....
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2 Week Road Closure Announced For State Street In Roosevelt
A closure has been announced for State Street in Roosevelt. “State Street will be closed from 300 North to 500 North,”...
Del Dickson Uintah High Distinguished Alumni 2026
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Small Town Comeback Episodes Nominated For People’s Telly Awards
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BLM Authorizes Well Pad Development For Scout Energy Management
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Bureau Of Reclamation Officially Announces Flaming Gorge Releases
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BLM Opens Application Period For Grazing Allotments In Book Cliffs
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Domestic Sheep Grazing Continues In Uinta Mountains
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Uintah FFA Success Continues
Uintah High FFA has plenty to be proud of this school year. Recently, they attended the Deseret Peak Invitational in...
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Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
